Santa Cruz Core Blog

Physical Therapists: Build something different in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab is hiring a California-licensed Physical Therapist to join our integrative rehabilitation team. We are seeking someone available 30–40 hours per week, with a target

New Hope for Stroke Victims – Vivistim at SC CORE
Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab home of MedxCare Health Professionals Becomes First Santa Cruz County Location to Offer Vivistim Therapy Evaluations and Rehabilitation Protocol New local program expands access

The Schroth Method for Scoliosis at Santa Cruz CORE
Scoliosis is more than a side-to-side curve in the spine. It can also involve rotation of the vertebrae, changes in the rib cage, uneven muscle activity, and shifts in posture,

Stay Cool and Hydrated During a Santa Cruz Heat Wave
Santa Cruz is known for its refreshing marine air, but inland neighborhoods and the San Lorenzo Valley can become significantly hotter during a heat wave. Whether you are spending the

Beyond the Scale: Discover Your Body Composition With InBody at Santa Cruz CORE
Your body is more than a number on a scale. Two people can weigh the same yet have very different levels of muscle, body fat, and hydration—factors that can influence

Functional Integrative Training: Move Better, Feel Stronger, Live More Fully
Functional integrative training is a whole-body approach to fitness and rehabilitation designed to improve how you move in real life—not just how much weight you can lift or how long

Feel Lighter, Move Easier: How Lymphatic Drainage Can Support Recovery and Wellness.
The lymphatic system plays an essential role in the body’s fluid balance and immune function. It collects excess fluid, proteins, and cellular waste from tissues and transports them through lymph

Peptide Therapy at Santa Cruz CORE
Metabolism, Recovery, and Resilience Peptide therapy is one of the most exciting tools in modern integrative medicine, and it’s now part of the regenerative care offered at Santa Cruz CORE.

Post-Contusion and Concussion Care at Santa Cruz CORE
Frequently missed and underestimated A contusion or concussion can disrupt more than just your day — it can affect balance, focus, sleep, mood, and the ability to return to normal

Cervical Plexus Hydrodissection at Santa Cruz CORE
Cervical plexus hydrodissection is a precise, ultrasound-guided procedure designed to help free irritated nerves in the neck from tight fascia, scar tissue, or other surrounding structures. At Santa Cruz CORE,

Nagging Injury? How Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Helps Find Answers
Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK ultrasound) is one of the most powerful tools we use at Santa Cruz CORE to understand what is really happening beneath the surface of a nagging injury.

Brain-Based Rehabilitation: Functional Neurology at Santa Cruz CORE
Functional neurology is a gentle, brain‑based approach that helps your nervous system work better, so you can move with less pain, feel more balanced, and get back to the active